I have decide to teach a unit on the ocean! The standards for this unit include:
Science Standards:
Math standards:
Social studies standards:
Language Arts Standards:
http://public.doe.k12.ga.us/DMGetDocument.aspx/Kindergarten.pdf?p=6CC6799F8C1371F60C241F380A78403D2FB58A623AA958FC45B5EA0DF46BEA0A&Type=D
I plan to use most of the online resources that I found as a reference guide to help me devolpment my unit on the ocean.They are higher in grade level content so i will have to make adjustments. I found many online resource for my unit:
http://www.thinkfinity.org/
1. Safari Touch Tank
http://www.miamisci.org/tank/html/tank.htm
Description
The site provides a unique opportunity to see exotic underwater animals in both simulated and real-world environments. Mousing over the creature brings up a description, a link to Webster's online dictionary definition, and a 3-D animated movie. Students learn about the creature's scientific name, eating habits, and its typical weight and size. Using the Resource
Students from grades K-8 will enjoy seeing simulated movements and characteristics of a variety of sea creatures. The clips can be useful foreground information before visiting an aquarium, and can also be incorporated into a Hyper Studio presentation. A dictionary offers additional information about the creatures.
2. This links were not on marco polo but includes OCEAN THEMES ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS :
http://www.dltk-kids.com/animals/ocean.html
http://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/science/ocean/if/
3.I even located webquest about the ocean!
http://education.nmsu.edu/webquest/wq/ocean/
http://www.kmuska.com/ocean/oceanx.html
http://www.gailsresourceguide.com/oceans.html
4. Songs about the ocean
http://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/early_childhood/songs/oceans/
5. activities on the ocean and beach
http://atozteacherstuff.com/pages/266.shtml
http://www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/ocean.htm
6. ocean unit developed by others
http://www.coreknowledge.org/CK/resrcs/lessons/PreK98Oceans.htm
7. Books that can be used for the Unit:
http://pt3.sbu.edu/VFTs/Sea/childrens_books_about_the_ocean.htm
A Swim Through the Seaby Kristin Joy Pratt
Big Blue Oceanby Bill Nye
A Drop Around the Worldby Barbara Shaw Mckinney
The Magic School Bus on the Ocean Floorby Joanna Cole,
Sharks and Other Sea Creaturesby Leighton Taylor
http://www.aqua.wisc.edu/WaterLibrary/kids/booklist_ocean.html
Pringle, Laurence and Michael Chesworth. Come to the Ocean's Edge: A Nature Cycle Book. Honesdale, Pa.: Boyds Mills Press, 2003. The occurrences at the ocean’s edge over a 24-hour period are explored in this book with simple prose and gorgeous watercolor illustrations. Gr.K-3.
Cole, Joanna and Bruce Degen. The Magic School Bus on the Ocean Floor. New York: Scholastic, 1992. Ms. Frizzle leads her students on an adventure to the floor of the ocean in her magic school bus-submarine. The funny but informative text gives readers a lighthearted but well-researched introduction to ocean ecology. Librarians will appreciate Ms. Frizzle's parting advice: "Ask at your library for more good books about oceans."Gr. Preschool-2.
White, Nancy. Scholastic's The Magic Schoolbus Takes a Dive: A Book About Coral Reefs. New York: Scholastic, 1998. Ms. Frizzle leads her class on a trip to a coral reef in search of a lost treasure, and students learn much about the importance of partnership both in the life of coral reef inhabitants and between the children themselves. Gr. K-3.
National Wildlife Federation. Diving Into Oceans. Philadelphia, Penn.: Chelsea House Publishers,1998.An activity-centered resource book on oceans for children, this book makes learning about oceans fun with experiments, games, crafts, songs, and more. Gr. K-3.
Gray, Susan H. Oceans. Minneapolis, Minn.: Compass Point Books, 2001. From the deepest point in the ocean to its shallow reefs, this book covers general topics such as ocean life, the continental shelf, pollution, and explorers. Gr. K-3.
Wright-Frierson, Virginia. An Island Scrapbook: Dawn to Dusk on a Barrier Island. New York: Simon & Schuster Books,1998.An artist/naturalist and her daughter set out one September morning to sketch images and collect specimens for a scrapbook about life on a North Carolina barrier island. There are plenty of details to entertain even the most exacting young naturalists in this book. Gr. 2-5.
Lionni, Leo. Swimmy. New York: Pantheon, 1963.Swimmy, the lone black fish in a school of reds, uses ingenuity to overcome the others' fears about swimming in open water and exploring the wonders of the sea. A Caldecott Honor Book. Gr. Preschool-2.
Florian, Douglas. In The Swim. San Diego: Harcourt, Inc., 1997.Water-dwellers from salmon to manatees are featured in another wonderful Florian creation full of poetry and delightful illustrations. Gr. Preschool-3.
McDonald, Megan. Is This a House for Hermit Crab? New York: Orchard Books, 1990. Children will enjoy being involved in a hermit crab's search for a new home. A great read-aloud story with sandy textured photographs to compliment the story.Gr. K-1.
Relf, Patricia. The Magic School Bus Gets Eaten: A Book about Food Chains. New York: Scholastic, 1996. Join the fashion-challenged Ms. Frizzle and her students in an ocean adventure about food chains. The Magic School Bus becomes part of the food chain when eaten by a tuna – but, of course, everything turns out OK in the end. Gr. Preschool-3.
http://www.childrenslit.com/th_beach05.htm
More Resources:
pbs.org/teacher is a great resource for lesson plans! I'm no sure if any of these apply to my unit. I kind of confused! I feel like may be going for more of a theme than a unit.Am I suppose to sticking to one standard or is multiple standards o.k ? I did find a lesson that may work well with my unit.
http://pbskids.org/bigbigworld/parentsteachers/activities_08.html
The standard idea : To learn habitat is the environment or area where a living thing or community makes its home, providing food and shelter. Many plants and animals can share the same habitat.
i even found a video on the site that may be relavant to my Unit:
Source: Reading Rainbow
Join LeVar on the beach as he examines shells--some with the animals still inside and some without. Learn about the animals that make the shells, how they protect themselves and how they grow.
Grade Level: PreK, K-2
Topics: Life Science
I feel that resources may be used by teachers, students and parent. I would use these activities as part of my lesson and to make my lesson interesting for students. I could a video on this site to introduce my unit or a lesson that I may teach along the way!
With my grade level, Curriculum Enrichment Strategy is the best for many reasons.allowing kindergartners to surfthe internet may not be the best idea! intergating online resource into my unit will work!
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